If there’s any good place to turn for what’s hoppin’ & poppin’ in good denim dressing right now, we all know it’s the street. And by that we mean blog street. Any number of fashion bloggers, from the mid-west to the tropics, have an arsenal of styling tips they’re dying to put to good use. Here we take a look at one of our favorite up-and-coming bloggers (and her cute cut-off shorts). Meet Ellie of City Brewed.

Here’s what she had to say on her short-short looks:

“I’m a huge fan of denim shorts paired with leggings. With an oversized tee, a great pair of denim, and some of your favorite leggings, you really can’t go wrong! In the first photo, I am wearing Abercrombie denim shorts and a Zumiez brand t-shirt for a day of lunch and thrifting. In the second photo I opted for another pair of Abercrombie jean shorts (this time a stretch fit) with an Urban Outfitters tee and Forever 21 wedge heels. Though I’m all about Abercrombie in these pics, I have to confess that my favorite brand for denim is Levi’s“